A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 7 July to Sunday 13 July 2025.
Monday, 7 July 2025
BTC chief in ambition to be Caribbean ‘reference’
Bahamas – The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says he is pushing to become the Caribbean “reference” and leader as this nation readies to host a major industry summit… more
ComPol Rosado Urges Against Online Content Inciting Violence
Belize – Over the weekend, the Office of the Commissioner of Police issued a strong reminder to the public: think twice before hitting ‘share.’ The release urged Belizeans to act responsibly when posting or forwarding content online, especially anything that could incite violence or threaten public safety… more
COMPOL Warns Against Irresponsible Social Media Use
Belize – The Office of the Commissioner of Police is urging Belizeans to be more responsible when using social media, warning that reckless posts can inflame tensions, spread fear, and interfere with police work… more
Champion and winner of the WSIS Prizes 2025
Haiti – The Community Networks in Haiti project, led by ISOC Haiti, has been selected as one of the winners of the World Summit on the Information Society Prizes 2025 (WSIS Prizes) by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This prestigious award will be celebrated at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, to be held from July 7 to 12, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland… more
Saint Kitts And Nevis’ eTA System Proves Timely And Impactful During 2025 Music Festival Surge
Saint Kitts and Nevis – he Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is celebrating the successful implementation of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system, launched on May 26, 2025, as the digital gateway proved instrumental during one of the nation’s busiest travel periods for the year – the St. Kitts Music Festival… more
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Digicel shuts down Loop News, winds down SportsMax
Caribbean – Digicel has announced the immediate closure of Loop News and the winding down of SportsMax by August 8, marking the end of two of the Caribbean’s recognisable media brands… more
Fujitsu appoints Jenson Sylvester as west Caribbean sales VP
Caribbean – Japanese ICT equipment and services company Fujitsu has appointed Jenson Sylvester as vice president of sales for the West Caribbean region, effective July 1… more
WiPay Group to play major role in Grenadian National Grant System
Grenada – The WiPay Group has entered its third consecutive year delivering digital government grants across Grenada using its GovPay platform—a solution now recognised as one of the Caribbean’s most advanced public disbursement systems… more
MoneyMasters launches new digital platform called ‘Axia’
Jamaica – MoneyMasters Group unveiled its new digital platform, called Axia, on Thursday evening, in the presence of stakeholders and media representatives… more
Democratising data tackles corruption risks in the energy sector
Trinidad and Tobago – In the global and local energy sector, there are many corruptions risks of which citizens, companies and Government should be aware and vigilant… more
Leaders urge AI, tech reforms across T&T
Trinidad and Tobago – WITH the digital economy rapidly reshaping how governments, businesses and citizens interact, Trinidad and Tobago is investing in critical infrastructure and partnerships to keep pace… more
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
‘Cybercrime knows no borders’: Regional stakeholders discuss evolving digital security landscape
Antigua and Barbuda – The Caribbean is home to “breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant cultures” and the islands are the hubs for bustling tourism, trade, and marketing activities… more
Conceptualiser Chris Dehring nostalgic after demise of SportsMax
Caribbean – Chris Dehring, conceptualiser of the now-defunct SportsMax channel, was left nostalgic by the news that the Caribbean sports broadcaster has shut down… more
Digicel to close SportsMax, ending 23 years of dedicated sports coverage in region
Caribbean – In a shake-up for Caribbean sports broadcasting, telecommunications giant Digicel has announced it will shut down its SportsMax network next month… more
Digicel shuts down media subsidiaries; focuses on B2B
Caribbean – DIGICEL Group is exiting consumer media to focus on enterprise services, shuttering its loss-making Loop News immediately and winding down its regional subscription TV broadcaster SportsMax by August 8, the company confirmed on Tuesday, without saying how many people will be affected… more
SportsMax, Loop—the latest Digicel casualties
Caribbean – On Tuesday, the Caribbean’s media landscape was blindsided by the news that sports channel SportsMax and digital news company Loop News were set to wind down their operations… more
Bermuda mulling digital healthcare collaboration with Grenada
Grenada – To tackle a growing shortage of healthcare workers and resources, Bermuda and Grenada are about to sign a memorandum of understanding… more
Police Academy goes digital with new online testing platform
Guyana – The Guyana Police Force Academy on Tuesday rolled out its Online Testing System at its Essequibo Campus, transforming the way police recruits will now be assessed and trained for the challenges of modern law enforcement, a release from the force has stated… more
How to get funded — angel investors share what matters most
Jamaica – ACCESS to capital remains a persistent challenge for Jamaica’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with the country’s limited private equity landscape prompting many entrepreneurs to seek funding beyond local borders… more
Social Development Launches New Online Portal For School-Based Assistance Programmes
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Persons benefitting from the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ School-Based Assistance Programme and new enrollees will now enjoy a streamlined and efficient system that eliminates duplication and enhances confidentiality… more
beware of ‘finfluencers’
Trinidad and Tobago – As financial advice on social media becomes increasingly common, the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) is urging the public to be cautious of so-called “finfluencers”… more
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Book-a-Ride app launches, promising faster commutes, fewer delays
Barbados – Commuters facing long waits and unreliable evening bus services could soon find relief, as a new app-based system allowing passengers to book seats on public service vehicles and pay online is set to launch within two months, Barbados TODAY can reveal… more
BTL Buyout Buzz: PM Pressed on Speednet Rumors
Belize – There’s been a lot of chatter lately about a potential shake-up in Belize’s telecom and cable landscape. Word on the street is that BTL may be eyeing a buyout of Speednet Communications and possibly several local cable companies too… more
BTL-Speednet merger coming soon? P.M. says Belize’s interest must come first
Belize – While Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) says there has been talk, a lot of it, but no action on a potential buyout of Speednet Communications and local cable companies, eyes are on how the family of Prime Minister John Briceño, shareholders in both Speednet and Centaur Communications, stands to benefit… more
Teachers Rethink Learning in the Age of AI
Belize – Textbooks? Still important. But these days, more students are turning to tech, specifically AI tools like ChatGPT, to help with everything from homework to full-blown research papers… more
AI a tool for advancing healthcare
Caribbean – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field of computer science that aims to create machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence… more
ECCB governor backs call for digital ID system to streamline banking services
Caribbean – The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has backed suggestions for the development of a comprehensive digital identification system that would streamline banking services and reduce barriers across the currency union… more
From authenticity to algorithms and back again
Caribbean – Remember when a food blogger’s recommendation could make or break your weekend lime spot? Or when a quick video review from a local creator turned an obscure doubles vendor in Penal into a must-visit destination overnight? … more
Local businesses not investing enough in cybersecurity, expert warns
Jamaica – International IT and cybersecurity expert Christopher Reckord says local businesses are not investing enough in cybersecurity and it’s to their own detriment… more
Friday, 11 July 2025
Bowe back to invest in Hack IT camp, urges more public school sign-ups
Bahamas – Bahamian aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe will address the eager students at this year’s Hack IT STEM camp as the first Bahamian to pass the Karman line (the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space) and enter outer space… more
FTX Bahamas: $290m claims unpaid on KYC
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary has yet to pay some $290m in previously-approved creditor claims because it has yet to be supplied with the necessary Know Your Customer (KYC) verification… more
Online marketplace alert after victim loses $60,000
Bahamas – The Consumer Protection Commission’s chairman is urging Bahamians to proceed with “extreme vigilance” when using online trade and barter marketplaces after one victim was scammed out of $60,000… more
Ladyville woman charged for allegedly leaking boyfriend’s ex’s nudes in cyberbullying case
Belize – Adelita Saavedra, 27, a supervisor from Ladyville, has been charged with cyberbullying under the Cyber Crime Act… more
Blue NAP Americas launches first AI Infrastructure as a Service (AI IaaS) platform in the Caribbean and CentAm
Caribbean – In a first for the region, Blue NAP Americas, operator of the only Tier IV data center in the Caribbean, has partnered with Radian Arc, a global GPU-based Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider, and Emerging International, a North American consultancy with over 20 years of experience in Brazil specializing in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, to launch the first Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure as a Service (AI IaaS) platform for the Caribbean and Central America… more
Prime Minister to attend Canto’s 40th Annual Conference in The Bahamas
Caribbean – Prime Minister the Honourable Dickon Mitchell will attend the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition in The Bahamas, which will be held under the theme “Towards a Unified and Sustainable Gigabit Society.” … more
Cyber cops trace $14M stolen from Cayman victim in ‘inside job’ crypto heist
Cayman Islands – More than US$14 million of crypto tokens stolen from a Cayman Islands company have been identified and traced by financial investigators… more
Saturday, 12 July 2025
Antigua Computer Technology donates to outstanding student
Antigua and Barbuda – Jada Skepple, an outstanding student at Bendals Primary School, who achieved multiple awards in the Grade Six National Assessment, has recently been awarded a laptop by the Antigua-based Level Up Team (ACT) in acknowledgment of her achievements… more
Police investigate phone credit scam involving two victims
Antigua and Barbuda – Police are investigating two separate incidents of cell phone credit fraud that occurred on Tuesday, July 8, with both victims targeted by callers impersonating representatives from a local telecommunications company… more
Sunday, 13 July 2025
Barbados Powers AI for Good with High-Stakes Innovation Challenges powered by Zindi
Barbados – The Government of Barbados and global data science platform Zindi officially launched two cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) challenges at the 2025 AI for Good Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of their year-long partnership to accelerate digital transformation and foster AI innovation across the island nation… more
‘AI a threat to Intellectual Property rights’
Caribbean – Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (CCGI) chairman Nigel Romano is warning that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lead to a smaller workforce… more
Criticism of President mounts over position on Information Commissioner
Guyana – Members of civil society gathered on Friday for a second protest outside the Office of the President over the inactivity of the Commissioner of Information and President Irfaan Ali’s failure to take action… more
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